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CELEBRATION OF 20th ANNIVERSARY OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kargil war “Kargil Vijay Diwas” was celebrated at Air Force Station, Tambaram. Towards this various events were organised which showcased the courage, valor and sacrifices of the armed forces. In order to spread the message of Kargil victory a “Victory Run” was conducted which was attended by all personnel of the station. Inter School Painting Competition was organised at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 on the theme of “Kargil Victory” and large number of students participated in the event with enthusiasm.
Static display of aircraft, various aircraft weapon systems, Security and safety equipment were also set up to give the public an insight of the systems used by the Indian Air Force. The event was attended by enthusiastic students of KCG Engineering College, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Zion Metriculation and Higher Secondary School, Alwin Memorial Public School, Baal Vidya mandir and Sri Narayana Mission Senior Secondary School. The crowd was attended by Indian Air Force representatives, who motivated and guided them to various displays and briefed them about the functioning. Students expressed their inquisitiveness by asking various queries regarding the aircraft and equipments displayed.
All events were inaugurated / flagged off by Air Commodore Man Singh Awana Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal, Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station, Tambaram. The Air Officer interacted with students during the static display event and encouraged students to join Air Force.(
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.62 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
28,250 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,820
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.81%
109 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,51,424
132 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.69 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,29,582 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Steel
Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh meets representatives from PIO Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian Business & Professional Council in UAE
The Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh met representatives from the PIO Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Indian Business & Professional Council, comprising members from leading industries in the UAE. This meeting was followed by a meeting with representatives from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority at their headquarters.
Ambassador of India to the UAE, Shri Sunjay Sudhir, received the Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
PMFME scheme to support setting up of 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises through credit linked subsidy
Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, in a written reply to a question Lok Sabha today informed that the Ministry of Food Processing industries  has been implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana  since 2016-17 for overall growth and development of food processing sector, including processing of agro- products and thus increasing the income of the farmers across the country including in the state of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Under component schemes of PMKSY, MoFPI provides mostly credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing industries. The projects completed under component schemes of PMKSY are estimated to benefit about 30.67 lakh famers.
Also, as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative, MoFPI is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme-PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme  for providing financial, technical and business support for setting up/upgradation of 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises through credit linked subsidy during five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore. Out of this, a total of 22234 units and 7331 units have been allocated to Maharashtra and Rajasthan respectively.
In the written reply it was stated that MoFPI is not facing any major hardship in implementing these schemes.
MoFPI is also implementing Central Sector Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  Scheme, intended to support creation of global food manufacturing champions. The Scheme is being implemented over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crores. For easy and affordable credit to the sector, all food & agro processing activities have been made eligible under Priority Sector Lending and a special fund of Rs.2000 crore has been set up in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development .
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Ram Navmi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi.
The Prime Minister said that Bhagwan Ramchandra's life will keep on inspiring in every age.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"रामनवमी के पावन-पुनीत अवसर पर समस्त देशवासियों को अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। त्याग, तपस्या, संयम और संकल्प पर आधारित मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम भगवान रामचंद्र का जीवन हर युग में मानवता की प्रेरणाशक्ति बना रहेगा।"
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Centenary Celebrations of AMU on 22 December
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University on 22 December, 2020 at 11 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also release a postal stamp during the event. Chancellor of the University His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifudin and Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will also be present on the occasion.
About AMU
AMU became a University in 1920, through an Act of Indian Legislative Council by elevating the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental  College to the status of a Central University. MAO College was set up in 1877 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. The University has a campus spread over 467.6 hectares of land in the city of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It also has three off-campus centres in Malappuram , Murshidabad-Jangipur  and Kishanganj .
Ministry of Finance
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman hands over credit sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries for Rs 306 crore in Jammu
FM launches new schemes for women entrepreneurs, hotel & tour and tourism industry
On the 2nd day of her visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman handed over sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries for Rs. 306 crore of different banks which included sanction letters to different credit linked schemes like Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme , MUDRA Scheme, Self-Help Groups , Joint-Liability Groups  etc. during an event.
The Finance Minister also announced a number of new schemes and initiatives for Jammu & Kashmir which included launch of Tejasvini & Hausala schemes of J&K Bank, Shikhar & Shikara schemes of Punjab National Bank  and SIDBI cluster development fund for Rs. 200 crore. Tejasvini scheme focuses on providing financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to girls between 18-35 years for starting their business. Shikhar scheme focuses on meeting credit requirements up to Rs. 2 crore for hotel, tour & tourism industry. Under Shikara scheme credit up to Rs. 15 lakh for purchase/repair of Shikaras is provided in Kashmir valley.
Smt. Sitharaman also laid foundation stone for Rural Self-employment Training Institutes  building at Shopian & Baramula and inaugurated J&K bank branches of Salal, Bagga & Budhan in Reasi district. Under the aegis of NABARD, registration certificates to 5 FPOs were handed over and also sanction letter of rural mart to Asha SHG was handed over.
Smt. Sitharaman attended a number of events organized by Banker’s Committee of the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory  at the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium Complex, University of Jammu, here today. The event was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha along with a number of senior officials from Department of Financial Services, Government of India, and senior officials of Jammu & Kashmir administration. Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir gave a welcome address and apprised the gathering about the efforts being made by UT administration for economic development of the region.
For FY 2020-21, it was announced that NABARD for UT of Jammu & Kashmir is increasing its commitment under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund  from Rs. 787 crore to Rs. 1,500 crore which will help in creation of rural infrastructure for faster economic growth. To further accelerate economic growth, banks will also increase their ground level credit in Jammu & Kashmir for the previous year level of Rs. 14,735 crore to Rs. 16,000 crore in current Financial Year.
The Finance Minister visited a number of put up by beneficiaries from J&K Bank, SBI, PNB, J&K Grameen Bank and NABARD among others. Smt. Sitharaman interacted with the beneficiaries and enquired about the transformative effect the bank credit has made in their entrepreneurial journey. The Finance Minister also showed a keen interest in the products made by the entrepreneurs.
Department of Atomic Energy
Year End review: Department of Atomic Energy
During the year 2018, the Department of Atomic Energy  has undertaken various initiatives for energy security and benefit of society and thereby contributing to the Nation building.
For the major highlights of the achievements of the Department, kindly click below:
Year End Review 2018: Department of Atomic Energy
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
National Mission on Government e-Market  portal
The National Mission on GeM  was launched on 5th September 2018 till 17th October 2018. The objective of the Mission was to accelerate the adoption and use of Procurement by Major Central Ministries, States and UTs and their agencies  on the GeM platform. The objectives of the NMG were to:
- Promote inclusiveness by catapulting various categories of sellers and service providers
- Highlight and communicate ‘value add’ by way of transparency and efficiency in public procurement, including corruption free governance.
- Achieve cashless, contactless and paperless transaction, in line with Digital India objectives.
- Increase overall efficiency leading to significant cost saving on government expenditure in Procurement.
- Maximizing ease in availability of all types of products and services bought by Government buyers.
During the mission, 315 events and training programs conducted across 31 states in which there were 22,838 participants. For central Ministries and CPSUs 106 events were conducted in which there were 5,990 participants. In addition to this, there were 18 theme based events organized at National Level covering critical areas of intervention like GeM design and architecture, localization, quality assurance, legal frameworks GeM payments, credit facility, OEMS, education, health and power in which there were 2,222 participants.
The portal was launched on 9th August 2016 as a pilot and gradually scaled up. During the last 2 years and 4 months ,
- Number of orders placed-1,015,519
- Value of orders placed - Rs. 14,959 Crore
GeM has brought transparency, efficiency, and inclusiveness in public procurement. It has reduced the time of procurements, reduced the process and enabled ease of doing business for both buyers and vendors. There is huge savings in the cost of procurement, ranging from a minimum of 10% to 45% in different categories. The average saving based on the MRP/Listed price is about 28%.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, C. R. Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts
Media reports claiming that Expired Vaccines are being Administered in India are False and Misleading
CDSCO had earlier approved Extension of shelf life of Covaxin and Covishield vaccines to 12 months and 9 months, respectively
There have been some media reports alleging that expired vaccines are being administered in India under its national COVID-19 vaccination programme. This is false and misleading and based on incomplete information.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization  on 25th October 2021, in response to M/s Bharat Biotech International Limited’s letter no: BBIL/RA/21/567 has approved the extension of shelf life of Covaxin  from 9 months to 12 months. Similarly, the shelf life of Covishield has been extended by the National Regulator from 6 months to 9 months on 22nd February 2021.
The shelf life of vaccines is extended by the National Regulator based on comprehensive analysis and examination of stability study data furnished by the vaccine manufacturers.
Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Germany in Railway sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between Ministry of Railways, Government of India with DB Engineering & Consulting GMBH of Germany for technological cooperation inRailway Sector. The MoU was signed in February, 2020.
Details:
This Memorandum of Understanding  for technological cooperation in Railway Sector will enable cooperation in the following areas:
- Freight operations 
- Passenger operations ,
- Infrastructure building and management ,
- Development of a modern, competitive railway organization ,
- IT solutions for railway operations, marketing and sales as well as administrative purposes,
- Predictive Maintenance,
- Private train operations, and
- Any other area which may be mutually agreed in writing between the two parties.
Background:
Ministry of Railways have signed Memorandums of Understanding / Memorandums of Cooperation / Administrative Arrangements / Joint Declarations of Intent  for technical cooperation in the rail sector with various foreign Governments and National Railways in respect of identified areas of cooperation, which include high speed rail, speed raising of existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure etc.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues Order to States/UTs to allow Opening of Certain Categories of Shops, except those in Single and Multi-brand Malls
These Relaxations in Lockdown Restrictions would not applicable in Hotspots/Containment Zones
Ministry of Home Affairs , on 15.04.2020, had issued an order to exempt certain activities under the consolidated revised guidelines to fight COVID-19, in certain areas not included in hotspots/containment zones.

Giving relaxation in the category of Commercial and private establishments, MHA has issued an order to all States/UTs, to allow opening of all shops registered under Shops & Establishment Act of respective States/ UTs, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood & standalone shops.
Shops in market complexes, except those within the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities, would be allowed to open. Shops in single & multi-brand malls would not be allowed to open anywhere.
It would be mandatory for all permitted shops to open only with 50% strength of workers, ensure compulsory wearing of masks and strict adherence to social distancing norms.
It is important to note that these relaxations in lockdown restrictions would not applicable in hotspots/containment zones.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Key decisions announced at the 185th meeting of ESIC
Two new 100 bedded ESIC hospitals to come up in Karnataka
Seven new dispensaries for Kerala
‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
One 30 bedded hospital at Shahjehanpur in UP approved
Targeted delivery of services by ensuring last mile deliveries promptly, focus of Government: Shri Bhupender Yadav
The 185th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation concluded today held at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand saw a slew of important decisions announced by Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Bhupender Yadav.
Shri Yadav announced approval of 5-acre land parcels for acquisition to set up new 100 bedded ESIC hospitals at Haroholli and Narsapur in Karnataka, seven new ESIC dispensaries for Kerala among other things.
Stating that the government under the guidance and direction of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is focused and committed towards targeted delivery of services by ensuring last mile deliveries promptly, the Minister further announced that the ‘’Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ is now extended up to 30th June 2022. This is a scheme for unemployment allowance paid at 50 percent of wages for 3 months to those insured persons who lose their jobs for any reason.
During the meeting It was also decided that wherever in-house facilities are not available in ESIC hospitals, patients would be referred to empaneled private medical service providers and furthermore, wherever any ESI facility is at a distance of more than 10 kms from the IP, patients can directly approach the empaneled hospitals for treatment.
One 30 bedded hospital was also approved for Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh and a dedicated earmarked fund was also accorded approval to provide for long term liabilities for the ESIC COVID relief scheme. It was also decided that the ESIC Dental College working from temporary structures at Rohini, in Delhi would be shifted to new building at the ESIC Hospital Basai Dara Pur campus.
The meeting was also attended by Sri Rameswar Teli, Minister of State in the Labour and Employment Ministry, Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha Ms. Dola Sen, Secretary Ministry of Labour and Employment and Information and Broadcasting, Shri Apurva Chandra, Ms. Anuradha Prasad, Special Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Ministry of Defence
Weaponry Manufacturing Units
In order to promote ‘Make in India’ in defence sector, the Government has issued 584 Defence Licenses to 358 private companies for setting up of manufacturing units, including 107 licenses for weapon manufacturing. In addition, there are 16 Defence Public Sector Companies manufacturing various platforms & equipment for the Armed Forces.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Smt Jebi Mather Hisham in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
HANDWOVEN KHADI NATIONAL FLAGS
The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the Flag Code of India, 2002 vide order No. 02/01/2020- Public  dated 30.12.2021 whereby “The National Flag of India shall be made of hand spun and hand woven or machine made, cotton/polyester/wool/silk/Khadi bunting”.
Besides, as per the guidelines for official display “On all occasions for official display, only the Flag conforming of specifications laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards  and bearing their standard mark shall be used”.
The National Flag unfurled on 15th August from the Rampart of the Red Fort is a silken Flag manufactured by Ordnance Clothing Factory, Shahjahanpur, which is in conformity with the Flag Code.
There are total 04 Khadi Institutions holding BIS license for manufacturing the Indian Standard-I  National Flag in order to meet the requirements of Public/Government Departments. The names of Khadi Institutions producing IS-I National Flags are as follows:
- Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Smaukta Sangh Federation, Hubli, Karnataka
- Madhya Bharat Khadi Sangh, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Khadi Dyres and Printers, Borivali, Maharashtra
- Dharwad Taluka Garag Kshetriya Seva Sangh, Karnataka
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized by UPSC during the month of October, 2021
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of October, 2021. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
40% discount on Cargo movement between India and Chabahar Port, Iran extended for one year
Discount applicable on cargo being handled at JNPT and Deendayal Port from/to Shahid Beheshti Port,Iran
The Ministry of Shipping has extended the current concessional rate of 40% discount for coastal movement of cargo and vessel related charges, for a period of further one year to clients for cargo being handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Deendayal Port from/to Shahid Beheshti Port, Chabahar, Iran.
The levy of concessional Vessel Related Charges  is to be applied proportionately, subject to vessel loading at least 50 TEUs or 5000 MT cargo to Shahid Beheshti Port.
The ports in coordination with Indian Ports Global Limited will jointly evolve a Standard Operating Procedure  to ensure that discounts are given to cargo actually discharged or loaded at Shahid Beheshti Terminal of Chabahar Port.
The aim of the extension of discount period is to promote the trade through Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar, Iran. It would give a boost to coastal movement of cargo being handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Deendayal Port from/to Shahid Beheshti Port.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 177.70 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 14.45 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,77,70,82,070
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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14,45,44,751
More than 177.70 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 14.45 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.